Moving A Light Switch To Another Wall

This is due to a doorway being bricked up and the light switch needs putting near the corner.

Moving a light switch to another wall.

I am aware that i can make access to. Keep the cut out and use it to patch the existing opening. Hi all i have a situation where i need to relocate a light switch about 3ft across. Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch.

How to move a light switch using the illumra wireless switch kit duration. Make the opening in the ceiling for the new light fixture. Due to concrete flooring upstairs i cannot access the cable from above. Twist the copper wires together.

Remove the existing light fixture junction box and turn it so that it is accessible from above. Do the same with the new black wire and a black one from the old light switch. Connect the new white wire to one of the white wires you disconnected from the old switch with a wire nut. Turn on the switch you plan to move.

Install the required length of new wiring to the new location for the light fixture. If the switch at this location is a light switch make sure the light it controls is turned on. Then check the light that is controlled at the switch you will be moving. Diy how to move electric outlet plug to another wall renovation duration.